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<b>Communications Specialist </b></div>
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Office of the President</div>
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<b>Description</b></div>
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The National Federation of the Blind is a membership organization of blind people from each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. As America's civil rights organization of the blind, the Federation is a coordinated network of skilled
advocates, resources, and programs that raise expectations of the blind in society and create opportunities for blind people to live the lives they want. The staff of the Federation are central to the organized blind movement by providing support, professional
expertise, and daily contributions to the success of the organization. Working under the direction of the Federation's elected President, the staff advise the organization's leadership and contribute to the vibrant, energetic, and collaborative culture of
the organization that raises expectations throughout society.</div>
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The National Federation of the Blind is searching for a qualified communications specialist to assist with the distribution communications and marketing plans, coordinate schedules for publications, and support social media efforts. We are excited to add an
enthusiastic individual with a strong desire to learn and expand their communications expertise to the team. They have excellent written communication, allowing them to contribute to the content creation process by writing emails, blogs, and social media posts.</div>
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This person will be responsible for communication coordination between departments and affiliates, membership engagement, public inquiries, content coordination and writing, integrated content calendar creation and updates, and project oversight as necessary.
Prior experience with communications, branding, digital marketing, and social media is ideal. This individual must be a strong writer, an effective communicator, and able to work with a wide range of stakeholders.</div>
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<b>Responsibilities</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Coordinate and support the organization’s communications strategy and assist implementation of efforts with the
Director of Communications and Marketing. Specific responsibilities include:</span></li><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maintain organizational editorial calendar, solicit content from stakeholders across the organization, and collaborate
with communications group.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Schedule and monitor national NFB social media profiles on Facebook, LinkedIn, Mastodon, YouTube, and other platforms
as needed.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Research industry trends, news, and best practices across all platforms. Share best practices.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maintain lists of logins, passwords, etc. for communications and marketing tools. Ensure secure access and manage
content contributors.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assist with invoices and budgeted items for campaigns, tools, and other communications expenses.</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Act as a liaison for NFB affiliates, chapters, and divisions across the country:</span></li><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Guide proper establishment of accounts and management of credentials.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Support leaders by offering content, sharing their content, and building connectivity across the organization.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Provide consulting as needed to ensure accounts are on-brand, well-managed, and secure.</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Support data collection and relationship building:</span></li><ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Coordinate general information and referral inquiries coming in via social media, email, and calls. Assist with
maintenance of CRM database.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Improve quality of service by recommending improved processes.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Coordinate communications-related projects and perform other duties as assigned.</span></li></ul>
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<b>Qualifications</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Project management and time-management skills for juggling numerous time-sensitive projects simultaneously.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Copywriting skills—ability to convey on-brand messaging clearly and concisely in various formats.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Familiarity of social media content and tools—knowledge about what types of content work best on what platform,
how to engage each audience, content optimization, how to increase followers, etc.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understanding of SEO principles and implementation—understanding of the relationship between content creation and
ability for the target audience to find and engage with the organization online.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understanding of accessibility principles especially for nonvisual access preferred.</span></li></ul>
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<b>Education and Experience</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bachelor’s degree in a related field.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience with a wide range of communications skills including marketing, advertising, branding, digital marketing,
and social media.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understanding of the National Federation of the Blind preferred.</span></li></ul>
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<b>Compensation and Benefits</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The pay range for this position is $54,000 to $60,000 dollars.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">
<span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please go to our
</span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;"><u><a href="https://nfb.org/about-us/career-opportunities/employee-benefits-guide" id="OWAc2118cae-cf37-b4c6-4678-a71eeea92968" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="color: black;">benefits
brochure</a></u></span><span style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to learn about the employee benefits offered by the National Federation of the Blind. </span></li></ul>
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<b>How to Apply</b></div>
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We seek individuals who wish to identify with a cause and to assist in advocacy for a group long denied equal opportunity to succeed or fail based on ability and not be denied opportunity based on society’s stereotypes.</div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This job is open until filled. Applicants should send, preferably via email, a résumé and cover letter indicating salary requirements to: Talent Resource Coordinator, National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells Street
at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230; telephone 410-659-9314, ext. 2413; fax 410-685-5653; email
</span><span style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><u><a href="mailto:careers@nfb.org" id="OWAaa2933ba-fbc1-3bf0-85c5-039841a55e81" class="OWAAutoLink" data-loopstyle="linkonly" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);">careers@nfb.org</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></div>
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The National Federation of the Blind is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, or disability.
For more detailed information about our commitment to equal opportunity in employment, please email a request to careers@nfb.org.</div>
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